Destination: books (and wine)
Northern Michigan’s Traverse City has long been known for its wineries, but now the vacation hot spot is making a name for itself nationally in something else: books. The local Borders may have closed, but we’re betting book lovers in that
Supporting indie bookstores with e-readers
It’s hard to resist the pull to e-readers, which are getting cheaper and more functional by the minute. These new devices allow bookworms to carry around as many titles as they want, without risking that pesky back strain associated with
The tweet heard ’round the world (well, Portland)
We love this story about a tweet that literally saved an independent bookstore in Portland from closing its doors. It would have been cool even without the burrito bribe
Espresso Book Machine
The name "Espresso Book Machine" sounds cool, and is cool, although sadly, has nothing to do with the sweet taste of espresso, as far as we can tell. An Espresso Book Machine (EBM) is a print-on-demand machine gaining popularity with libraries